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Gaffe-prone Prince Philip strikes again Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 07:02 PM PST The Duke of Edinburgh has joked about the number of Filipinos working in Britain's National Health Service (NHS) â€" telling a nurse her country must now be "half-empty", it has been reported. Mental Health: Critical Care Pt. 2 Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 07:01 PM PST MEDFORD, Ore. â€" People suffering from mental illness sometimes end up turning to drugs, alcohol, violence or suicide. These situations can escalate quickly and often police officers are called as the first line of defense, but local law enforcement officers are shifting gears to change how mental illness calls are handled. In 2011, the Medford … Continue reading » Sony unveils social-focused PlayStation 4 Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 07:00 PM PST The Japanese electronics giant unveiled the new gaming system Wednesday, hyping the machine as a "supercharged PC" with the ability to effortlessly share interactive experiences, by instantly broadcasting video of gaming action or virtually handing out health potions to friends online. Vic funding is a rescue package: fed govt Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 07:00 PM PST Federal Health Minister Tanya Plibersek says the $107 million for Victorian hospitals is a "rescue package". Brushing Up on Heart Health Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 06:59 PM PST Growing up, many of us were taught to brush our teeth and floss regularly to avoid cavities. While some are persistent about oral health, others maybe not so much. However, now doctors are saying that little roll of floss could be a lifesaver. Ukiah: Grace Hudson Museum's oak tree may stay for now Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 06:59 PM PST According to arborists hired to evaluate the health of a very large and very old oak tree near the Grace Hudson Museum, the tree is worth saving and should be pruned. Md. firm recalls akanwu after lead is found Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 06:56 PM PST BALTIMORE â€" State health officials say a Hyattsville company is recalling a spice product called akanwu lubi after significant levels of lead were found in some samples. Heritage Valley may outsource security Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 06:56 PM PST BRIGHTON TWP. â€" Two weeks after closing its in-house laundry and hiring an outside company, Heritage Valley Health Systems is exploring doing the same thing with its security. Charity poker tournament raises funds for NASCAR Foundation Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 06:55 PM PST Proceeds from the event benefit the foundation as well as the Speediatrics pediatric care center at Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach. Cat and dog people… Wed, 20 Feb, 2013 06:54 PM PST Federal health officials said Wednesday they expect to approve Florida's request to privatize Medicaid statewide as long as the state resolves several outstanding issues, including hiring an independent entity to monitor the process and having a robust plan to measure the quality of patient care in the controversial program.

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